2019 VOLVO VNL RECALL - #18V811000
RECALL FOR TIRES
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VHD trucks, equipped with Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, possibly causing unexpected, rapid air loss during use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other than Passenger Cars."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2019 VOLVO VNL |
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| Manufacturer |
Volvo Trucks North America |
| Manufactured between |
6/11/2018 - 9/14/2018 |
| Recalled on |
11/20/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Volvo Trucks North America |
| Owners Notified on |
12/19/2018 |
| # Affected |
103 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES |
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| Description |
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VHD trucks, equipped with Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, possibly causing unexpected, rapid air loss during use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other than Passenger Cars." |
| Consequences |
Rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to take their vehicles to Bridgestone Tire or Volvo Truck service centers for inspection and replacement, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1803. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2019 VOLVO VNL Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2019 VOLVO VNL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2019 VOLVO VNL Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2019 VOLVO VNL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2019 VOLVO VNL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2019 VOLVO VNL Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2019 VOLVO VNL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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